Blossoming apricots

Blossoming apricots in the Karakoram Mountains

Spring in the Karakoram Mountains is the time when the harsh rocky landscapes are softened by the delicate blossoms of apricot trees, which are abundant here. The pink and white petals contrast with the snow-capped peaks, creating stunning visual images that just beg to be captured by a landscape photographer.

We will shoot in the early morning and at the golden hour before sunset, when the soft light emphasizes the delicacy of the petals, and long shadows add depth to the images.

The Karakoram is rich in picturesque valleys, where apricot trees grow along rivers and on mountain slopes.
We will go to the vicinity of Skardu (Baltistan) - here apricots bloom against the backdrop of harsh mountain landscapes and Gilgit, where ancient villages with traditional houses and gardens create an atmospheric ambience.

Snow-capped peaks, blue skies and pink flowers create a natural harmony, while ancient stone houses, mosques and locals will add a special flavor to our photos.

The Karakoram Mountains are one of the most majestic and mesmerizing places on the planet. This rugged but beautiful mountain range, located on the border of Pakistan, India and China, is famous for its sharp peaks, glaciers and endless valleys.

The Karakoram is the highest mountain range in the world, home to many eight-thousanders, including the legendary K2, the second highest mountain in the world, which is complemented by several eight-thousanders and a scattering of seven-thousanders. These magnificent mountains will serve as a backdrop for our landscapes with blossoming apricots.

It will be especially good to shoot with a drone, experimenting with different angles that will show the scale of the picturesque valleys, and close-up shots will convey the textures of the flowers.

Blooming apricots in Karakoram are a fleeting miracle that is definitely worth seeing and capturing. With the right preparation and respect for the local nature, you will bring home not just pictures, but real works of art.

Filming will take place in the fairly safe region of Gilgit-Baltistan, where the local population is very friendly and hospitable.

During our trip, we will visit several blooming valleys, shoot apricot orchards against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, emerald meadows and turquoise lakes. We will visit the Masrur rock, reminiscent of the famous "Troll's Tongue" in Norway. We will see ancient mosques and cozy houses of local residents. We will shoot the colorful life of peasants and people in national costumes. We will see a cold high-mountain desert with real dunes. If desired, you can take short hikes through the most picturesque places.

The tour will have a good opportunity to fly a drone and take excellent panoramic shots from the air *.

During our trip, we will live in good hotels surrounded by mountains, gardens and lakes. In a word, it will be a very beautiful and unforgettable trip.

Day 1

We meet at the airport in Gilgit, where there are regular flights from Islamabad, and where the picturesque Karakoram Highway leads, which you can get there by taxi. We immediately move to the beautiful blooming Hunza Valley, where we check into a hotel. In the evening, we will have our first photo shoot of blooming apricots.

Day 2

On this day, we have planned to shoot blooming gardens and valleys. We will photograph an ancient fortress, drowning in soft pink apricot flowers against the backdrop of severe snow-capped peaks. Here you can fly and shoot with a drone.

Day 3

Early in the morning, we will conduct dawn shooting in the Hunza Valley and hit the road along a beautiful road to the city of Skardu. The road will take about 7 - 8 hours. Along the way, we will stop and shoot beautiful mountain landscapes. In the evening we will check into a nice hotel and immediately go to the cold Katpana desert for an evening shoot. We will shoot very unusual landscapes with sand dunes against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

Days 4 - 7

During these days we will explore numerous flowering valleys and authentic villages in the vicinity of Skardu.
We will shoot trees against the backdrop of emerald lakes, see landscapes with majestic mountain peaks and thousands of blooming apricot trees.

At dawn and sunset we will go to the most beautiful spots, fly over blooming gardens. If desired, you can go on short walks in the mountains. You can go to the Masrur rock, reminiscent of the famous "Troll's Tongue" in Norway, and for those who do not want to go to the rock, we will organize another shoot in the valley of blooming apricot trees.

Day 8

In the morning after breakfast our tour ends at the airport of Skardu city, from where you can fly to Islamabad and further home.